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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
3PM Operations Manager
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About this Position
In this role, you will be responsible for managing contract manufacturing (3PM) operations and ensuring compliance, quality, and on-time product supply for the business unit. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive operational excellence, performance, and continuous improvement across 3PM operations. You will act as a key interface between Henkel and external manufacturers, building strong partnerships and delivering results in safety, quality, service, sustainability, and cost, while contributing to business success.
What you´ll do
- Manages BU contract manufacturing operations to ensure on-time supply of quality products
- Optimizes contract manufacturing footprint and drives continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitors compliance with social standards, SHEQ, stock taking, and legal/Henkel requirements
- Supports and follows up on BU 3PM compliance audits to ensure timely closure of findings
- Coordinates with business, Purchasing, and site teams for toller selection and consolidation
- Manages BU 3PM complaints through CCMS and SCMS and ensures sustainable resolution
- Oversees toller performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost) and monthly BU 3PM reporting
- Ensures protection of BU technologies, business information, and materials
- Builds strong external partnerships and promotes collaboration, accountability, and high performance
- Contributes to operational excellence and transformation initiatives supporting business growth
What makes you a good fit
- BSc/BA in Engineering, Chemistry or related departments, MBA or master’s degree is desirable
- 7-8 years of experience in a multinational company
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals at all organizational levels
- Excellent presentation and communication skills in English with the ability to influence stakeholders
- SAP knowledge is a must
- Advanced user of MS Office applications
- Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement and results-driven approach
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 26096466
Job Locations: Turkey, Istanbul, Ümraniye
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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